Rustyd02359
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What would be good suggestions for the upstairs of the garage? WIll use for storage and reloading room.
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What about Upstairs Floor?
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Falcon05Dad
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Hi Rusty,
If there's a Lumber Liquidator's (www.lumberliquidators.com) near you, take a look at their utility grade unfinished oak/maple/ash/hickory flooring. It's not the prettiest, but at 89-99 cents a sq. ft. it might fit into your plans. I'll be making a visit there soon to choose some for my new garage's upper level. Good luck to you.
Greg
If there's a Lumber Liquidator's (www.lumberliquidators.com) near you, take a look at their utility grade unfinished oak/maple/ash/hickory flooring. It's not the prettiest, but at 89-99 cents a sq. ft. it might fit into your plans. I'll be making a visit there soon to choose some for my new garage's upper level. Good luck to you.
Greg
Steve in Mi
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If looks isn't important, 5 layers of 7/16" OSB would be cheaper on a per sq. ft. basis than the hardwood flooring. $6. per sheet / 32 sq. Ft. or ~ 19 cents/sq. ft.
Depends on your span somewhat. OSB is reasonable, plywood is not. Maybe an OSB base with ply as the finished floor.
I used 2 layers of 5/8" 5 ply for 1-1/4" total on 2 X 12's with 16" centers for my upstairs woodshop but I designed for some heavy equipment up there.
Depends on your span somewhat. OSB is reasonable, plywood is not. Maybe an OSB base with ply as the finished floor.
I used 2 layers of 5/8" 5 ply for 1-1/4" total on 2 X 12's with 16" centers for my upstairs woodshop but I designed for some heavy equipment up there.
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Rustyd02359
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Whats OSB? I already have the plywood base, just need the flooring.
How does one protect hardwood from scratching when sliding stuff around etc?
How does one protect hardwood from scratching when sliding stuff around etc?
Kevin54
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Whats OSB? I already have the plywood base, just need the flooring.
Oriented strand board
How does one protect hardwood from scratching when sliding stuff around etc?
Harbor Freight dollies or furniture mover dollies. Then they make teflon gliders for underneath furniture legs.
Kevin
Personally I'd use VCT or something (like what they have in retail/grocery stores. This will be smooth and easy to slide anything on, it's also very tough. Just be sure you have a fully flat surface to lay it on.
I'm using peel-n-stick vinyl tiles myself, but that's because my area is small and not a lot of sliding will be done.
I'm using peel-n-stick vinyl tiles myself, but that's because my area is small and not a lot of sliding will be done.
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Rustyd02359
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Personally I'd use VCT or something (like what they have in retail/grocery stores. This will be smooth and easy to slide anything on, it's also very tough. Just be sure you have a fully flat surface to lay it on.
I'm using peel-n-stick vinyl tiles myself, but that's because my area is small and not a lot of sliding will be done.
Peel and Stick is an idea too, wood would fit in with its BARN style. VCT is like wicked expensive isn't it? I think I was going to line some of the plaster lower walls with it where I will be skinning/cleaning wild game.
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If you're just using it for storage, any old paint you have laying around would do.
Willy
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